Hi, I’m
Mahesh Ariyarathne
General Manager Quality
Dhaka,Bangladesh
Summary
Strategic Regional Apparel Operations Leader with 24+ years of multinational experience overseeing Quality, Production Planning, Technical Engineering, Laboratory Operations, Compliance, and Sustainability across Bangladesh, India, and Egypt. Proven expertise in building preventive quality ecosystems, integrating physical and chemical laboratory governance, and strengthening Tier 1 & Tier 2 supplier capability. Strong commercial mindset aligned with margin protection, risk mitigation, AI-driven analytics, and digital transformation.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
ZXY International
General Manager – Regional Quality, Production, Technical & Sustainability
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead regional governance across Quality, Production Planning, Technical, Lab, Compliance & Sustainability.
- Standardize KPI frameworks across multi-country supplier base.
- Oversee physical & chemical laboratory governance and accreditation readiness.
- Implement AI-based defect trend analytics and digital dashboards.
- Integrate ZDHC and Higg sustainability metrics into supplier evaluations.
- Reduce quality claims and air freight exposure through preventive architecture.
Epic Group (EGMCL)
Head of Operations – Quality, Technical, Production & IE
03.2012 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Led full-spectrum operations across Quality, Production and IE.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives.
- Reduced SMV by 2–5% through automation and process redesign.
Education
University of Wales Trinity Saint DavidUK
MBA
University of Moratuwa
BSc Engineering from Textile & Clothing Technology
Custom Section
Strategic Regional Apparel Operations Leader with 24+ years of multinational experience overseeing Quality, Production Planning, Technical Engineering, Laboratory Operations, Compliance, and Sustainability across Bangladesh, India, and Egypt. Proven expertise in building preventive quality ecosystems, integrating physical and chemical laboratory governance, and strengthening Tier 1 & Tier 2 supplier capability. Strong commercial mindset aligned with margin protection, risk mitigation, AI-driven analytics, and digital transformation.
Timeline
General Manager – Regional Quality, Production, Technical & Sustainability
ZXY International
05.2022 - Current
Head of Operations – Quality, Technical, Production & IE
Epic Group (EGMCL)
03.2012 - 04.2017
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
MBA
University of Moratuwa
BSc Engineering from Textile & Clothing Technology